Component Out Cable

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ggrantly

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Hello Listers,

Is there any alternative to the hokey-pokey component out cable that comes with the HPX170. I'd like a better quality cable and or a different length.

TIA
Grant
 
its metal on metal coming out of a proprietary port. im not sure what "better" youre needing...

you could always go SDI. thats definitely BETTER.
 
Na guys, I'm talking about the cable itself. The component signal quality is fine, I want a better cable...shorter--etc.

I can't help it, I don't like cheap quality cables. This is for use on a crane, not just hooking up to a TV.

Grant
 
i use mine with a crane all the time. if you want it shorter, get a velcro tie and wrap it up. if you need it longer. get some RCA barrels and another cable. not much more to it. mine has never failed me. heat, humidity, wind? performs as it should.

there are a couple of aftermarket cables out there. not sure if they are remarkably longer or shorter or better...

common problem. solved with common items:

i use these down my jib arm -
http://www.bluelounge.com/products/cabledrop/

these to handle longer wraps -
http://www.bongoties.com/

and a variety of these. available at any computer store -
http://www.uline.com/BL_6496/Velcro-Cable-Ties
 
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Thanks W

I just want a better cable. Recently, I upgraded my monitor to HD and purchased three nice Mogami cables to run down the crane rails. Seems a shame to plug them into the Panny cable. I have used the Panny adapter quite a bit from cam to HDTV and though it works, it has never inspired my confidence.

Grant
 
I looked everywhere for this mini-D connector or whatever it's called so I too could build my own but no luck. I settled on RCA couplers, what can you do.... it worked anyway.
 
SpecComm has the original cable for $80 (jeez!)
http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4441

And they have a six foot one that looks to be aftermarket:
http://www.spec-comm.com/store/index.php?l=product_detail&p=4442

Neither of these really does it for me. I'd love to have a 1 footer for when I have the DP6 on camera. Having the coil of extra cable there sucks.
Also, I'd like to have a ten footer for off-camera monitoring, and I haven't been able to find that either. Barrels pull apart so easily!

The thin wires that go to the individual RCA jacks do not inspire a lot of confidence, it's true.

_Michael
 
For sure. I am building a real nice loomed cable harness for my crane, and this is the weak link for sure. Ditto on the 6ft cable when using an on cam monitor. I suppose that with the 170 I should upgrade to SDI. For other cams, go HDMI. At least with those you can get whatever you need.

Grant
 
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